Liverpool's Champions League opponents in disarray with PSG star 'refusing to play'
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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool return to Champions League action this evening against holders Paris Saint‑Germain, who are reportedly unhappy with one of their players ahead of the clashParis Saint‑Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz is reportedly refusing to play through pain ahead of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Liverpool. The French champions are said to be unhappy with the Spaniard, who confirmed he would miss this evening's clash at the Parc des Princes.The club also stated that Ruiz will continue to follow an individual training programme as he works back to full fitness.
The 30‑year‑old has been sidelined since January, with the issue initially described as a minor bruise on his left knee.French outlet L'Equipe have reported that Ruiz's fitness situation has caused frustration within the club, with medical staff believing he is 'completing fine' and could have featured against Toulouse in Ligue 1 last weekend.READ MORE: Liverpool line-ups for PSG as Jeremie Frimpong and Alexis Mac Allister decisions madeREAD MORE: Three Liverpool players face suspension threat after Champions League decisionsMeanwhile, PSG boss Luis Enrique has dismissed claims the club are unhappy with Ruiz, saying in Tuesday's press conference: "We have to wait for the player, there's no problem."We’re trying to get the players back as soon as possible. He’s made a lot of progress, and we’re happy because he seems to be on the right track, but he still needs to do a little more."The Spain international is understood to have made it clear he will 'not train or play' if he continues to feel pain in his knee, meaning he will miss the first leg against the Reds in Paris.
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